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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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(Litill-,) Litleman, n. [Also in the mod. dial.: cf. Litillwoman.] A junior farm-servant; a ‘lad’ or ‘halflin’ on a farm. —1685 Brechin Testaments VII. 125 b.
To Robert Spark hyrman for ane years fee xvj lib.; Item to John Spark litleman viij lib.; Item to Jean Neaper hird vj lib.


